Florida Farm Bureau

Thank you @SecRollins for your continued support to our farmers and ranchers in need! Read more: usda.gov/about-usda/new…

The Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence sponsored by Farm Credit recognizes one veteran who has served or is currently serving in any branch of the United States Military and is actively involved in agriculture and their community. Read more: loom.ly/EhPAjvg

The Mind Your Melon Farmer Wellbeing Survey results highlight the importance of mental health awareness within our rural communities. Thank you to our partners @UF_IFAS and the Mind Your Melon Foundation. Read the full report here: loom.ly/0DQCjjc

On July 21, U.S. @SecRollins met with Florida farmers and ranchers to announce additional @USDA assistance to help farmers and ranchers recover from Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene and Milton. Read more: loom.ly/poe6H0o

The @UF_IFAS collaborated with Mind Your Melon and @FlaFarmBureau to complete the Mind Your Melon Farmer Wellbeing Survey, addressing the growing concerns around agriculture mental health. Read the full report here: loom.ly/W7-rnCk

Targeted weed-spraying can save tomato farmers 71% of the herbicide they use, new University of Florida research shows. It also cuts input costs related to weed management for growers by 75%. Read more: loom.ly/X5fmdtc

Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb Smith spoke with @OfficialRFDTV's Suzanne Alexander about the need for aid in the state, the impact recent disasters have had, and how the funding will be used. Watch the interview here: loom.ly/zr7gQ6A

For Florida farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, the "One Big Beautiful Bill” delivers meaningful wins across the board. Read more: loom.ly/FHKb8BU

Jim Alderman, the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year, is vying for the title of 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Famer of the Year. Learn more about Mr. Alderman and the 2025 nominees here: loom.ly/zEY7MEM

"The market share of U.S. tomatoes has dropped to 30% from 80% since 1996, according to the Florida Farm Bureau, while Mexican tomato imports have increased 400%." Thank you to @TIME's @AlanaSemuels for highlighting this important topic! Read more: loom.ly/GKd-T44

Happy National Ice Cream Day! @FLFarmFamily created a Florida Ice Cream Trail, highlighting some of the state's best ice cream shops, dairy farms and creameries🍦 Check it out here: loom.ly/4cjtTx8 #FLAgriculture | #IceCreamDay

Did you know 30% of U.S. peppers are grown in Florida? #FLAgriculture | #FloridaPeppers

According AFIDA 2023 Annual Report, Florida ranks in the top five for privately held agricultural land by foreign investors, equating to 1.5 million acres statewide. Read more: loom.ly/QBTLhDM

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a new initiative from USDA that focuses on agriculture as a key component of protecting national security. Read more: loom.ly/R3zQ1uc

With more than 240 attendees, the 2025 Young Farmers & Rancher’s Leadership Conference was a success. It was both an educational and engaging weekend made possible thanks to the YFR Leadership Group Class 10, our generous sponsors, staff and speakers. #FLAgriculture | #YFR2025

Thank you, @Kat_Cammack for your leadership regarding the U.S. Department of Commerce’s termination of the 2019 Suspension Agreement on fresh tomatoes from Mexico. Read More: loom.ly/BngVb4o

USDA's opening of applications for Stage 1 of the new Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) marks the start of a new chapter in federal efforts to offset crop losses tied to natural disasters in calendar years 2023 and 2024. Read more: loom.ly/BpzGg_E

Congratulations to our Director of State Legislative Affairs, Tripp Hunter, and the Florida Forestry Association's Jim Spratt for being named the Agriculture Lobbyists of the Year by @Fla_Pol! Read the Full Article Here: loom.ly/O0pdH1w

The USDA is opening the signup period for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program for U.S. farmers and ranchers. Read more: loom.ly/zV78ZMw